Did you know that rubber tires are full of toxins that are skin and eye irritants and that their chemicals can stunt the growth of plants and contaminate ground water? For years, tires have been considered a hazardous waste. But now, they are being ground up for rubber mulch to be put on children’s playgrounds and used in yards. Donna Jones, Elected Member of St. Louis School Board, and University City resident Rachel Slaughter discuss dangers of rubber mulch with host Don Fitz. They cover a variety of toxins and look at why government would encourage the use of rubber mulch. This Green Time (No. 455) includes the short movie “The Hazards of Rubber Mulch.” It is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KNLC Channel 24. Call 314-727-8554 or contact [email protected] for info.

Airs on KNLC Channel 24 in St. Louis City and neighboring counties:

12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014,

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In 2013, St. Louis saw the construction of its first Passive House, a home that does not require central heating. It is so well designed, insulated, and airtight that it uses about 90% less energy than similar buildings. Interior surfaces are room temperature with no hot or cold drafts. Architect and planner Ralph Wafer and Gary Steps, of Butterfly Energy Works, discuss how they designed the home with the floor plan the owners wanted. The building produces more energy than it uses. Hot water for cooking, cleaning, and bathing is delivered by a small solar thermal system. The air exchange radically improves the cleanliness of the inbound air, while protecting the temperature and humidity. It is highly tornado and earthquake resistant. This Green Time (No. 439) features “Passive House Revolution.” It is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KNLC Channel 24. Call 314-727-8554 or contact [email protected] for info. [Find out about the movie at http://passivehouserevolution.org/]

Airs on KNLC Channel 24 in St. Louis City and neighboring counties:

12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014,

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Can using energy efficiency save you money while it helps the environment? For low income homeowners, reduction of energy bills can be critical for affording medications or food. Jessica Freiberger of the People’s Community Action Corporation (PCAC), and Connie Taylor, of the Urban League of St. Louis, discuss residential energy efficiency with host Don Fitz. They ask why “healthy homes” are important and how home retrofits can provide local jobs. This Green Time (No. 454) includes the short movies “My Generation: Home Energy Efficiency” and “You Know Clean Energy is winning when …” It is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KNLC Channel 24. Call 314-727-8554 or contact [email protected] for info.

Airs on KNLC Channel 24 in St. Louis City and neighboring counties:

12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014,

You can also see Green Time on KNLC’s Renewable Energy Channel 24-2
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